MAXIME NOEPPEL SI UNISCE ALLA MINARDI MANAGEMENT POWERED BY DAG LTD

18/02/2026/in News /da Valerio Tinghi

Maxime Noeppel si unisce alla Minardi Management Powered By DAG LTD Il giovane pilota francese ha iniziato la sua carriera fin dalla tenera età di tre anni, muovendo i primi passi su un baby kart. A soli sette anni ha debuttato nelle competizioni ufficiali in categoria X30 Mini nel Trofeo Vega in Svizzera, conquistando fin da subito un piazzamento nella Top 3 al termine della stagione. Lo scorso anno ha preso parte al Campionato Francese FFSA Academy e nelle gare WSK, ottenendo piazzamenti incoraggianti e mostrando una crescita costante nel corso della stagione. Quest’anno prenderà parte al FFSA Academy Championship e debutterà al livello internazionale nella Champions Of The Future.

MM powered by DAG LTD: “Siamo davvero lieti di accogliere Maxime Noeppel nella nostra agenzia. Maxime è già un nome ben noto e molto rispettato nel panorama del karting francese. Nelle ultime stagioni ha dimostrato il suo talento, la sua costanza e la sua determinazione, distinguendosi sia per le prestazioni in pista sia per il suo approccio professionale. Crediamo fortemente nel suo potenziale e siamo entusiasti di guidarlo e supportarlo mentre inizia il prossimo capitolo della sua carriera sulla scena internazionale. Benvenuto in famiglia, Maxime, non vediamo l’ora di intraprendere insieme questo percorso”.

Maxime Noeppel: “Sono molto orgoglioso di annunciare la mia partnership con Minardi Management powered by DAG LTD per la prossima fase della mia avventura nel karting.

Nonostante la mia esperienza limitata, la mia giovane età rappresenta un vero punto di forza: ho un enorme margine di miglioramento e una determinazione totale. Questa collaborazione mi aiuterà a superare i miei limiti, strutturare il mio lavoro e restare guidato da un’intensa motivazione a ottenere risultati, sia in Francia che a livello internazionale.

Minardi Management powered by DAG LTD rappresenta per me un vero acceleratore di opportunità, con un obiettivo chiaro: progredire nelle categorie fino alla F4 e puntare ancora più in alto”.

Autore: Gabriele Bovio

🇪🇸- VALENCIA - CHAMPIONS OF THE FUTURE ACADEMY PROGRAM ROUND 1

Valencia tested Vanesa in every possible way today.

After a positive warm-up (P11), qualifying became very difficult. With half of the grid stuck in the pit lane and a delay getting out, she only managed one clear lap, finishing P14.

Starting from the back is never easy. In Heat 1 she fought hard to P15. In Heat 2, contact forced her off track and she hurt her hand, ending that race early. After the heats, she was P22 overall.

In the Final, Vanesa delivered a strong recovery drive, but another contact pushed her out and ended her race prematurely. She also took another hit on her already sore hand and went to the doctors for checks.

Not the outcome she deserved, but her fighting spirit never stopped. Round 1 is done — and she’ll come back stronger 💙

@minardi_management
@v_silkunaite

#ChampionsOfTheFuture #F1Academy #Valencia #NeverGiveUp #RacingSpirit

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🇪🇸- VALENCIA - CHAMPIONS OF THE FUTURE ACADEMY PROGRAM ROUND 1

Valencia tested Vanesa in every possible way today.

After a positive warm-up (P11), qualifying became very difficult. With half of the grid stuck in the pit lane and a delay getting out, she only managed one clear lap, finishing P14.

Starting from the back is never easy. In Heat 1 she fought hard to P15. In Heat 2, contact forced her off track and she hurt her hand, ending that race early. After the heats, she was P22 overall.

In the Final, Vanesa delivered a strong recovery drive, but another contact pushed her out and ended her race prematurely. She also took another hit on her already sore hand and went to the doctors for checks.

Not the outcome she deserved, but her fighting spirit never stopped. Round 1 is done — and she’ll come back stronger 💙

@minardi_management
@v_silkunaite

#ChampionsOfTheFuture #F1Academy #Valencia #NeverGiveUp #RacingSpirit

What a weekend at Viterbo for Nefeli Kosmopoulou 💥🏁

Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series brought the heat — on track and in the paddock — and Nefeli answered with speed, fight, and a little bit of that “don’t mess with me” energy we love to see 😎

From battling wheel-to-wheel in tight packs to sending it into Turn 1 like it’s the last lap of the world championship (because why not?), she showed once again that she’s not just here to participate — she’s here to race. Hard.

Every session was a step forward. Every lap was a lesson. And every overtake? Chef’s kiss 👌

Viterbo tested everyone, but Nefeli kept pushing, kept smiling, and kept the throttle pinned. That’s the mindset. That’s the grind. That’s the glow-up in progress.

Hit play on the recap and enjoy the action — warning: contains late braking, bold moves, and serious racing vibes 🎬🔥

@minardi_management
@nefeli_kosmopoulos

#NefeliKosmopoulou #WSKSuperMasterSeries #KartingLife #GirlsWhoRace #RoadToTheTop

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What a weekend at Viterbo for Nefeli Kosmopoulou 💥🏁

Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series brought the heat — on track and in the paddock — and Nefeli answered with speed, fight, and a little bit of that “don’t mess with me” energy we love to see 😎

From battling wheel-to-wheel in tight packs to sending it into Turn 1 like it’s the last lap of the world championship (because why not?), she showed once again that she’s not just here to participate — she’s here to race. Hard.

Every session was a step forward. Every lap was a lesson. And every overtake? Chef’s kiss 👌

Viterbo tested everyone, but Nefeli kept pushing, kept smiling, and kept the throttle pinned. That’s the mindset. That’s the grind. That’s the glow-up in progress.

Hit play on the recap and enjoy the action — warning: contains late braking, bold moves, and serious racing vibes 🎬🔥

@minardi_management
@nefeli_kosmopoulos

#NefeliKosmopoulou #WSKSuperMasterSeries #KartingLife #GirlsWhoRace #RoadToTheTop

Last weekend at Viterbo was all about growth, focus, and quiet determination 🤍🏁

Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series challenged everyone on track, and Jason Kosmopoulos approached it with maturity and calm confidence. Session after session, he kept working, listening, improving — building speed step by step.

Viterbo isn’t just about being fast. It’s about staying composed in busy races, making smart decisions, and trusting the process. Jason showed exactly that. No drama, just dedication.

Every lap was progress. Every battle was experience. And every moment on track is another piece of the bigger picture.

We’re proud of the effort, the mindset, and the constant will to improve. The journey continues — one race at a time 💫

Watch the recap and relive the highlights from a weekend of learning and growth.

@minardi_management
@jason_kosmopoulos

#JasonKosmopoulos #WSKSuperMasterSeries #KartingLife #RacingJourney #KeepPushing

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Last weekend at Viterbo was all about growth, focus, and quiet determination 🤍🏁

Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series challenged everyone on track, and Jason Kosmopoulos approached it with maturity and calm confidence. Session after session, he kept working, listening, improving — building speed step by step.

Viterbo isn’t just about being fast. It’s about staying composed in busy races, making smart decisions, and trusting the process. Jason showed exactly that. No drama, just dedication.

Every lap was progress. Every battle was experience. And every moment on track is another piece of the bigger picture.

We’re proud of the effort, the mindset, and the constant will to improve. The journey continues — one race at a time 💫

Watch the recap and relive the highlights from a weekend of learning and growth.

@minardi_management
@jason_kosmopoulos

#JasonKosmopoulos #WSKSuperMasterSeries #KartingLife #RacingJourney #KeepPushing

🇪🇸 - VALENCIA - CHAMPIONS OF THE FUTURE ACADEMY PROGRAM ROUND 1

The season is officially underway at the first round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Valencia 🇪🇸

Today was all about learning, adapting and pushing forward during Free Practice — and I couldn’t be happier that the championship has finally started! Proud to represent F1 Academy in the Senior category and ready to give it everything this season 💙

Here’s how today went:

Practice 1 – P13
Practice 2 – P12
Practice 3 – P9
Practice 4 – P3 🚀
Practice 5 – P21

Big steps forward during the day, especially hitting P3 in Practice 4! We’re building speed, understanding the track better every session and working hard with the team to be ready when it counts.

Tomorrow it’s race day — time to fight! 🔥

Let’s go 💪

@minardi_management
@v_silkunaite

#ChampionsOfTheFuture #F1Academy #SeniorCategory #Valencia #RaceWeekend

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🇪🇸 - VALENCIA - CHAMPIONS OF THE FUTURE ACADEMY PROGRAM ROUND 1

The season is officially underway at the first round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Valencia 🇪🇸

Today was all about learning, adapting and pushing forward during Free Practice — and I couldn’t be happier that the championship has finally started! Proud to represent F1 Academy in the Senior category and ready to give it everything this season 💙

Here’s how today went:

Practice 1 – P13
Practice 2 – P12
Practice 3 – P9
Practice 4 – P3 🚀
Practice 5 – P21

Big steps forward during the day, especially hitting P3 in Practice 4! We’re building speed, understanding the track better every session and working hard with the team to be ready when it counts.

Tomorrow it’s race day — time to fight! 🔥

Let’s go 💪

@minardi_management
@v_silkunaite

#ChampionsOfTheFuture #F1Academy #SeniorCategory #Valencia #RaceWeekend

🇪🇸 - VALENCIA - CHAMPIONS OF THE FUTURE ACADEMY PROGRAM ROUND 1

What a special feeling to finally get the season started! 💜🏁

After months of preparation, I’m so proud to represent the F1 Academy in the Junior category here at the first round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Valencia. I’ve been counting down the days for this moment — and today it was finally time to hit the track for Free Practice!

It was a busy and intense day with five sessions to learn, adapt and push:

Practice 1 – P4
Practice 2 – P3
Practice 3 – P22
Practice 4 – P14
Practice 5 – P14

Strong pace in the first two sessions and lots of important lessons throughout the day. We kept working hard to understand the track conditions and find the right balance — every lap was valuable for tomorrow.

Now the focus shifts to race mode. Tomorrow is the first race day of the championship and I couldn’t be more excited to fight for it! 🔥

Let’s go 💪

#ChampionsOfTheFutureAcademy #F1Academy #RaceWeekend #JuniorCategory #Valencia

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🇪🇸 - VALENCIA - CHAMPIONS OF THE FUTURE ACADEMY PROGRAM ROUND 1

What a special feeling to finally get the season started! 💜🏁

After months of preparation, I’m so proud to represent the F1 Academy in the Junior category here at the first round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Valencia. I’ve been counting down the days for this moment — and today it was finally time to hit the track for Free Practice!

It was a busy and intense day with five sessions to learn, adapt and push:

Practice 1 – P4
Practice 2 – P3
Practice 3 – P22
Practice 4 – P14
Practice 5 – P14

Strong pace in the first two sessions and lots of important lessons throughout the day. We kept working hard to understand the track conditions and find the right balance — every lap was valuable for tomorrow.

Now the focus shifts to race mode. Tomorrow is the first race day of the championship and I couldn’t be more excited to fight for it! 🔥

Let’s go 💪

#ChampionsOfTheFutureAcademy #F1Academy #RaceWeekend #JuniorCategory #Valencia

🇮🇹 - VITERBO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Check out some beautiful moments from Jason Kosmopoulos’ race weekend at Viterbo!

🔜- WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES - ROUND 4 - LONATO

🔝 Follow us for updates and cheer Jason on, as he takes on this exciting new journey! 🙏

@minardi_management
@jason_kosmopoulos

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #Lonato #KartingLife #RoadToSuccess #MinardiManagement

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🇮🇹 - VITERBO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Check out some beautiful moments from Jason Kosmopoulos’ race weekend at Viterbo!

🔜- WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES - ROUND 4 - LONATO

🔝 Follow us for updates and cheer Jason on, as he takes on this exciting new journey! 🙏

@minardi_management
@jason_kosmopoulos

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #Lonato #KartingLife #RoadToSuccess #MinardiManagement

🇮🇹 - VITERBO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Check out some beautiful moments from Nefeli Kosmopoulou ’s race weekend at Viterbo!

🔜- WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES - ROUND 4 - LONATO

🔝 Follow us for updates and cheer Nefeli on, as she takes on this exciting new journey! 🙏

@minardi_management
@nefeli_kosmopoulos

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #Lonato #KartingLife #RoadToSuccess #MinardiManagement

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🇮🇹 - VITERBO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Check out some beautiful moments from Nefeli Kosmopoulou ’s race weekend at Viterbo!

🔜- WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES - ROUND 4 - LONATO

🔝 Follow us for updates and cheer Nefeli on, as she takes on this exciting new journey! 🙏

@minardi_management
@nefeli_kosmopoulos

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #Lonato #KartingLife #RoadToSuccess #MinardiManagement

🇮🇹 - VITERBO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Check out some beautiful moments from Benjamin Westwood’s race weekend at Viterbo!

🔜- WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES - ROUND 4 - LONATO

🔝 Follow us for updates and cheer Benjamin on, as he takes on this exciting new journey! 🙏

@minardi_management
@westwood.racing

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #Lonato #KartingLife #RoadToSuccess #MinardiManagement

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🇮🇹 - VITERBO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Check out some beautiful moments from Benjamin Westwood’s race weekend at Viterbo!

🔜- WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES - ROUND 4 - LONATO

🔝 Follow us for updates and cheer Benjamin on, as he takes on this exciting new journey! 🙏

@minardi_management
@westwood.racing

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #Lonato #KartingLife #RoadToSuccess #MinardiManagement

„As long as the Motorsport narrative feeds exclusively on F1, it’s possible that some even rather broad areas of motorsport remain in a corner, little illuminated by a light that currently seems focused on the straight path: Formula 4 - Formula Regional – Formula 3 – Formula 2, where moreover the scarce possibilities of a happy ending essentially rely on winning all the aforementioned Championships on the first attempt or almost. It’s in this scenario that managers, sponsors, and communication move, with an ambiguous and never expressly stated but implicit message, when the possible road is only one: if you don’t make it to F1, you have failed.

Let’s look beyond that path and try to discover in detail from which categories the broad offer of contemporary motorsport is composed, starting from the cars that „resemble“ most the cars we find at the car showroom.“

Read the full article in Vroomkart Magazine or on our website www.minardimanagement.com

@minardi_management
@vroomkart

#Motorsport #BeyondF1 #RacingCareers #GTandTouring #DAGEditorial

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„As long as the Motorsport narrative feeds exclusively on F1, it’s possible that some even rather broad areas of motorsport remain in a corner, little illuminated by a light that currently seems focused on the straight path: Formula 4 - Formula Regional – Formula 3 – Formula 2, where moreover the scarce possibilities of a happy ending essentially rely on winning all the aforementioned Championships on the first attempt or almost. It’s in this scenario that managers, sponsors, and communication move, with an ambiguous and never expressly stated but implicit message, when the possible road is only one: if you don’t make it to F1, you have failed.

Let’s look beyond that path and try to discover in detail from which categories the broad offer of contemporary motorsport is composed, starting from the cars that „resemble“ most the cars we find at the car showroom.“

Read the full article in Vroomkart Magazine or on our website www.minardimanagement.com

@minardi_management
@vroomkart

#Motorsport #BeyondF1 #RacingCareers #GTandTouring #DAGEditorial

SPEED AND DETERMINATION – RECAP VIDEO 🎥🔥

WSK Super Master Series Round 3 – Viterbo

Rain, battles, comebacks, and pure determination — Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series in Viterbo delivered intensity from start to finish.

Our drivers faced one of the most competitive grids in international karting, managing changing weather conditions and extremely high-level competition throughout the weekend. Every session was a test of focus, adaptability, and racing spirit.

Here’s what our recap video highlights:

🔹 Tariq Soofi (Mini GR3 | P48)
Championship debut, new European circuits, and challenging conditions — yet constant growth. An important learning weekend that lays strong foundations for the season ahead.

🔹 Julia Angelard (OKJ | P70)
A demanding event in a stacked category, but a key step in her preparation for the Champions of the Future Academy Program. Every kilometer on track strengthens her experience and race craft.

🔹 Vladimir Ivannikov (OK | P15)
Brilliant performance in the Pre-Final (P6) and strong race pace all weekend. Consistent, competitive, and fighting until the final lap.

🔹 Nefeli Kosmopoulou (OK | P58)
Second race in OK and first time in Viterbo — highlighted by an incredible 18-position comeback in the heats. Determination and adaptability at their best.

🔹 Jason Kosmopoulou (OKJ | P50)
Solid work from the heats to the Pre-Final (+9 positions gained). The final result doesn’t fully reflect the competitiveness shown on track.

🔹 Benjamin Westwood (OKJ | P24)
P2 in his qualifying group, first WSK heat victory, and front-running pace throughout the weekend. Contact in the Pre-Final denied a result that matched his true potential.

🔹 Zack Zhu (OKJ | P17)
P1 in Free Practice, +8 positions in the Pre-Final, +6 in the Final. The speed is clear — it’s only a matter of time before results align with performance.

Viterbo tested everyone — technically, mentally, and physically. And that’s exactly where growth happens.

🎬 Watch the full recap and relive the most intense moments of Round 3.

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #Viterbo #Karting #RaceRecap #FutureChampions

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SPEED AND DETERMINATION – RECAP VIDEO 🎥🔥

WSK Super Master Series Round 3 – Viterbo

Rain, battles, comebacks, and pure determination — Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series in Viterbo delivered intensity from start to finish.

Our drivers faced one of the most competitive grids in international karting, managing changing weather conditions and extremely high-level competition throughout the weekend. Every session was a test of focus, adaptability, and racing spirit.

Here’s what our recap video highlights:

🔹 Tariq Soofi (Mini GR3 | P48)
Championship debut, new European circuits, and challenging conditions — yet constant growth. An important learning weekend that lays strong foundations for the season ahead.

🔹 Julia Angelard (OKJ | P70)
A demanding event in a stacked category, but a key step in her preparation for the Champions of the Future Academy Program. Every kilometer on track strengthens her experience and race craft.

🔹 Vladimir Ivannikov (OK | P15)
Brilliant performance in the Pre-Final (P6) and strong race pace all weekend. Consistent, competitive, and fighting until the final lap.

🔹 Nefeli Kosmopoulou (OK | P58)
Second race in OK and first time in Viterbo — highlighted by an incredible 18-position comeback in the heats. Determination and adaptability at their best.

🔹 Jason Kosmopoulou (OKJ | P50)
Solid work from the heats to the Pre-Final (+9 positions gained). The final result doesn’t fully reflect the competitiveness shown on track.

🔹 Benjamin Westwood (OKJ | P24)
P2 in his qualifying group, first WSK heat victory, and front-running pace throughout the weekend. Contact in the Pre-Final denied a result that matched his true potential.

🔹 Zack Zhu (OKJ | P17)
P1 in Free Practice, +8 positions in the Pre-Final, +6 in the Final. The speed is clear — it’s only a matter of time before results align with performance.

Viterbo tested everyone — technically, mentally, and physically. And that’s exactly where growth happens.

🎬 Watch the full recap and relive the most intense moments of Round 3.

#WSKSuperMasterSeries #Viterbo #Karting #RaceRecap #FutureChampions

BRODI COOPER DOWLING JOINS MINARDI MANAGEMENT POWERED BY DAG LTD

The twelve-year-old driver from South Africa competed in last season’s Rotax Mini Max National Championship, winning the competition. In addition, Brodi finished second in the Rotax Max Challenge in Sakhir and took part in four rounds of the Champions of the Future Academy, in Slovakia, Al Ain, Valencia and Portimao .

In 2024, he won the South African Rotax Mini Max Regional Championship and was also named Rookie of the Year. In 2023, he had already stood out by winning the South African Rotax Micro Max Regional Championship, also accompanied by the Rookie of the Year title. Brodi is shaping up to be one of the most talented and exciting karters on the international scene.

🎤DAG: “We are proud to welcome Brodi Cooper Dowling to the Minardi Management powered by DAG LTD project. Brodi represents exactly the profile of young international talent we want to invest in: determination, concrete results, and a mindset already focused on continuous growth. His journey in South Africa and the experience gained in highly competitive environments demonstrate very important technical and personal qualities for his age. Our objective will be to support him with a solid management structure, a clear strategic program, and the right sporting opportunities to guide him toward the international stage. We strongly believe in his potential and are ready to work alongside him, to build an ambitious and sustainable long-term path.”

🎤Brodi Cooper Dowling: “I am Brodi Cooper Dowling, a 12-year-old South African karting National Champion. I’m thrilled to be part of the Minardi Management group, and I hope their support will help me reach the highest levels in karting and beyond in my motorsport career. My goal is to continue racing with the best to showcase my talent and skill. It’s a huge honour to be represented by Minardi Management Group. I’m super excited to start this journey with Minardi and can’t wait to create something amazing together”.

@minardi_management
@dowling_brodi_cooper22

#BrodiCooperDowling #MinardiManagement #DAGLTD #FutureChampion #KartingTalent

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🎬 FIRST VIDEO OF 2026

We start the new season with a powerful and essential topic in modern motorsport.

In our first video of 2026, Dorothea Schulz, CEO & Owner of DAG Management & Consulting Ltd, speaks about why being fast on track is no longer enough.

Today, a driver must be able to communicate who they are, what they stand for, and the values they carry. Communication is not about appearance — it is about identity. And in today’s motorsport world, identity builds trust.

Trust with teams.
Trust with sponsors.
Trust with the people who follow your journey.

When a driver learns how to tell their story the right way, something powerful happens: they become more aware of their own path. And that awareness is where real growth begins — not only inside the car, but outside of it as well.

Motorsport is performance.
But it is also positioning.

Follow us to learn more about motorsport communication and how to build a complete driver profile for the modern era. 🚀

DM @minardi_management
Dorothea Cell. +39 338 8446280
www.minardimanagement.com

#MotorsportManagement #DriverDevelopment #MotorsportCommunication #BuildingChampions #DAGManagement

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